Anthony Rescigno

Anthony RescignoPresidentGreater New Haven Chamber of Commerce

Anthony P. Rescigno has served as President of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce
and Executive Director of the Regional Leadership Council since September 2000. Prior
to leading the Chamber, Mr. Rescigno served the town of North Haven as First Selectman
from 1989–2000. Mr. Rescigno’s involvement in the Greater New Haven business community
spans four decades. From 1970 to 1989, he was associated with Plasticrete Corporation
in Hamden, Connecticut. In 1978, along with 12 other employees, he purchased the company
and changed its name to Plasticrete Block and Supply Corporation. In 1981, Mr. Rescigno
created a new subsidiary, Plasticrete Distributors, and served as its President. Mr.
Rescigno currently chairs the statewide Metro Chamber. He also serves on the Regional
Workforce Alliance, the Greater New Haven Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Board
of Directors of AAA Connecticut Motor Club, and the Regional Water Authority Policy. Mr.
Rescigno earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University
of New Haven in 1967.